2. Getting Ready to Sew

lnstrucnon Book for the
Singer" Sewing:Machine
MODEL 2404
Congratulations.
You are about to disco ver the pleasure of sewing
with your new Singer* sewing machine.
We know you are eager to get started on a sewing
project ... but we urge you to become familiar with
this book betore you begin. It is designed to he!p you
get the benefit otali the capabilities of this machine.
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your machine.
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To ensure that you arealways provided wilh lhe rnost
modem sewing capabililies. THE MANUFACTURER
reserites lhe righl lo change lhe appearance. design
or accessories 01 Ihis sewing rnachme when considered necessary.
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Contents
1. Gettingto Know Your Machine
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Principal Parts
Accessories
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2. Getting Ready to Sew
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Choosing and Changing Accessories
Operating Machine
The Bobbin Thread
Threading the Machine
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3. Straight Stitching
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Setting Selectors . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sewing a Seam
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Applications
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4. Basic Zig·zagStitching
Setting Selectors .
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Satin Stitching
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Stitch Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5. Paliem Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Selecting a Stitch
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Stitch Pattem Chart
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Adjusting Stitches for Stretch Fabrics
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Decorative Stitching
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6. Bullonholes and Buttons
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Garment Preparation
Manual Buttonholing ...
Buttons
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7. Caring forYour Machine
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8. Twin NeedleStitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9. HomeSelVice Hints
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Index
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1. Getting to Know
Vour Machine
. Principal Parts
1. Spoof Pin
2. Thread Guides
3. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc
4. Take-up Lever
5. Needle-Thread Tension Dial
6. Face Plate
7. Presser Foot Lifter
8. ThreadCutter
9. Presser Foot Screw
10. General Purpose Presser Foot
11. ThreadGuides
12. Feed
13. General Purpose Needle Plate
14. Slide Plate
15. Bobbin Case
16. Bobbin
17. Needle Clamp
18. ElectricalConnectionsand SpeedContmller
19. Hand Wheel
20. Hand Wheel Knob
21. Stitch Width Selector
22. Needle Position Selector
23. Stitch Length Selector
24. Reverse Stitch Push Button
25. Bobbin Winder Spindle
26. Power and Light Switch
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Accessories
The accessories provided wilh your sewing machine
are designed lo help vou do many kinds 01 sewing
easily.
1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 172336)
2. Singer* Needles
• Slyle 2020 lor general sewing.
• Styíe 2045 lor sewing knits, stretch labrics and
elastic.
• Slyle 2028t lor Iwin-needle decoralive stitching.
3. Button Foot holds rnost flat buttons securely lor
lastening.
4. Zipper Foot lor inserling zippers and stitchínq
corded seams.
5. Blindstitch Hem Guide. Use this with the general purpose 1001 lo position and guide lhe hem.
6. Straight Stitch Foot and Straight Stitch Needle
Plate are used when your labric or sewing procedure requires close control. These accessories
are recommended lor ali straiqht stitch sewing.
7. Buttonhole Foot is used lo make bar tack buttonholes in four steps,
8. General Purpose Foot and General Purpose
Needle Plate are on your machine when dei ivered. Use them for allernating between slraighl
and zig-zag stttchínq.
9. Special Purpose Foot. Use this lor ali kinds of
decorativa slilching.
10. Snap-in Feed Cover lor button sewinq, Ireemotion work and darning.
11. Spool Pin is used for Iwin-needle sewing.
12. Small Spool Holder lor use wilh smaíl díarneter
spools 01 Ihread.
13. Tube o, Oi! lor oiling lhe machine.
14. Lint Brush for cleaning your sewing machine.
tCAUTION: Use this needle with tne general putpose needle pia te and general purpose ar special purpose toot only. 00 not use any otner accessories with
this needle as needle breakage wil/ occur.
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Stitch Pattern Discs
Thefollowingstitch patterndiscs are includedin your
accessory set.
Plain Zig-Zag Stlteh Dlse 1
Multi Zlg-Zag Stlteh Dlse 2
Bllnd Stlteh Dlse 3
Seallop Stiteh Dlse 4
Arrowhead Stlteh Dlse 5
Domino Stiteh Dise 6
Shell Stiteh Dlse 7
Solld Seallop Stlteh Dlse 8
lelele Stiteh Dlse 9
Banner Stiteh Dlse 10
Key Stlteh Dise 11
Walls O, Trpy Dlse 12
Dlamond Stiteh Dlse 13
Zlg-Zag Polnts Stlteh Dlse 14
Long Obllque Stiteh Dlse 15
Shlngle Stiteh Dise 16
Pennant Stiteh Dlse 17
Three Step Stlteh Dise 18
Ball Stiteh Dise 19
. Curve Mendlng Stlteh Dise 20
Semaphore Stlteh Dlse 22
Solld Pyramid Stlteh Dlse 23
Spiny Stlteh Dlse 25
Block Stiteh Dlse 26
Faggoting Stlteh Dlse 27
Comb Stiteh Dise 28
Pavillon Stiteh Dlse 29
PlaUorm Stiteh Dlse 30
Crescent Stlteh Dlse 31
Alpine Stlteh Dise 37
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2. Getting Ready to Sew
Choosing and Changing
Accessories
CAUTION: Disconnect the power line p/ug fram the
socket outlet when changing need/es, teet, or need/e
p/ates, or when /eaving the machine unattended. This
eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by
accidental/y pressing the speed contral/er.
Changing Presser Feet
• Raise needle to highest position by turning the hand
wheel toward vou.
• Raise presser foot.
1. Press toe of presser toot upward as far as il will go
until it snaps free.
2. Centre the new presser foot under the shank A.
Lower the presser foot lifter so that the shank tits
over lhe presser toot pino
3. Press presser toot screw down firm/y unlil toot
snaps ínto place.
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Removing and Replacing lhe
Button FooI and Presser FooI Shank
• Raise needle lo highesl position by lurning lhe hand
wheel toward vou.
• Raise lhe presser 1001.
• Loosen presser 1001 screw A and remove lhe shank
S, guiding il lo lhe righl.
• To replace lhe accessorv, hook shank around lhe
presser bar and lighlen lhe presser 1001 screw.
NOTE: /nsert tne edge ot a coin in tne seat ot the
presser foot screw to /oosen it and tighten it secure/y.
Attaching Blindslilch Hem Guide
• Raise presser 1001, íoosen presser toot screw and
slip blíndstitch hem guide belween screw and shank
of lhe general purpose toot.
• Se sure underside 01 lhe guide clears lhe slide plale
and front of toot.
• Tighlen screw wilh a coin.
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Changing Needle Plales
NOTE:
Remove bobbin if it conteos thread in order
to prevent thread being caught wnen p/ate is rep/aced.
• Raise needle lo hiqhest position by lurning lhe hand
wheel toward vou.
• Raise presser toot.
• Open slide plale. Place Ihumb under righl side ot
needle plate, lift it up and wilhdraw it lo righl.
• Replace needle plale under clamping pin A, push il
firm/y to lhe left and press down until il snaps into
place.
• Close slide plate.'
Attaching Snap·in Feed Cover
• Raise needle lo highesl position by lurning hand
wheel toward vou.
• Raise presser toot, open slide plate and inseri general purpose needle plate,
• Slide snap-in feed cover away from vou over needle
plate until poínts B and C are positioned directly
over holes in needle plate as illustrated. Snap in
point B. Then push poínt C in toward point B until il
snaps into place. Close slide plate.
• To remove, open slide plate, then simply lift up front
edge ot feed cover and remove. Close slide plate.
Changing lhe Needle
• Raise needle to its highest posítion by lurning lhe
hand wheel toward Vou. Loosen lhe needle-clamp
screw D and remove lhe needle.
• Insert new needle with the flat side of lhe needle lo
the back, up into clamp E as far as it will go.
• Tighlen needle-clamp screw.
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Fabric, Thread
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon
the fabric to be stitched. The needle should be fine
enough to prevent the fabric from being marred with
large punctures, yet heavy enough to pierce the fabric
without being bent ar deflected.
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FABRIC
FILMY -Chiffon, Organza, Tulle, Voile
SHEER-Net, Lace, Ninon, Crepe de Chine, Voile
LlGHT - Velvel, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Faille,
Organdy, Muslin, Batiste, Dirnity, Lawn,
Percale, Piqué, Poplin Cashmere, Flannel,
Mohair, Felt, Taffeta, Satin, Challis, Eyelet,
Gingham, Crepe, Broadclàth
MEOIUM-Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung,
Suiting, Satin, Crepe, Velveteen, Corduroy,
Fleece, Flannel, Gabardine, Felt, Serge, Mohair
HEAVY -Brocade, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe, Corduroy,
Unen, Drapery Fabric, Burlap, Suiting,
Gabardine, Poplin Denim, Ticking, Canvas
VERY HEAVY-Denim, Duck, Canvas, Sailcloth,
Coating, Blanketing, Upholstery Fabric
KNITS, STRETCH ANO ELASTICS-Jersey, Ciré,
Sweater Knit, Bonded Knit, Tricot, Stretch Terry,
Double Knit, Spandex, Deep Pile, Fake Furs
.LEATHER, P1ASTIC, VINYLS-Kidskin, Patent
Leathers and Suedes, Plastic Film, Imitation
Upholstery Vinyl and Leather
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and Needle labia
lhe eye of lhe needle rnust be large enough for lhe
Ihread lo pass Ihrough il freely: 100fine a needle will
cause lhe Ihread lo fray.
lhe table below is a guide lo needle and Ihread seleclion. Refer lo il before startínq a sewing projecl. Be
sure to use tne same size and type of thread in both
needle and bobbin.
NEEDLE
THREAD
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Style
Size
Fine silk, cotton,
merc. or synlh.
2020
9170
11/80
Fine silk, cotton.
merc. or synlh.
2020
9170
11/80
2020
11/80
Medium silk, cotton,
merc. ar synlh.
2020
11/80
14/90
Heavy silk, cotton.
merc. or synlh.
2020
14/90
16/100
2020
14/90
16/100
18/110
Fine, medium, or
heavy synlhelic
2045
11/80
14/90
16/100
Fine merc. & synlh.
Med. merc. & synlh.
Hvy. merc. & synlh.
2032
11/80
14/90
16/100
18/110
Fine silk, cotton,
merc. ar synlh.
Medium cotton,
merc. or synlh.
Heavy silk, cotton,
mercerized or
svntnetíc
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Qperating Machine
Connecting Machine
Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number ot cycles indicated on the electrical
nameplate A, conform to your electrical power supply.
Your speed controller cord has a motor disconnect
plug, pus h the plug D, into the receptacle at right end
of motor. Then connect the power-line plug C to your
electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Disconnect tne power line plug from tne
socket outlet when changing needles, teet. or needle
plates or when leaving tne machine unattended. This
eliminates the possibility ot starting tne machine by
accidental/y pressing tne speed control/er.
Operating Machine
To turn on the machine and sewing light. press the
power and light switch located on the motor.
To run lhe machlne and. conlrol speed, press the
speed controller O with your toot. The harder vou
press, the faster the machine will sew. To stop machine, remove foot from controller.
CAUTION: Because of the up and down movement
of the needle, you must woik careful/y and watch tne
sewing area when operating tne machine.
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The Bobbin Thread
Winding lhe Bobbin
Preparation Steps
1. Raise the presser foot and turn hand wheel toward
you until needle isin highest position.
2. Loosen handwheel knob A by turning it toward you
with the right hand while holding hand wheel with
the left hand.
3. Place thread spool on spool pin with thread retaining slitB to the right. (Break paper at the end of
spool if necessary.)
• PlacespoolholderC on spoolpinand press firm/y
againstthe thread spool.
Winding Steps
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• Snapthread into thread guide post and open top
cover.
• Lead thread around bobbin winder tension disc E;
as illustrated, and throughsmall hole in bobbinfrom
insideout.
• Place bobbin on spindle and move bobbin winder
F to right.
• Hold thread end and start the machine. Cut off
thread end after a few coils have been wound.
• When required amount of thread has been wound
(winding will stop when bobbin ís full) stop machine
and cut connecting thread.
• Move bobbin winder to the left and remove bobbin.
• Hold hand wheel and tighten hand wheel knob.
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Threading the Bobbin Case
1. Hold bobbin so that Ihread unwinds in direclion
shown, and inserI bobbin in bobbin case.
2. Pull Ihread ínto notch A in bobbin case. draw il
loward left and ínto síot B.
3. Draw approxrnately 10cm (4 inches) of Ihread diagonally across lhe bobbin.
4. Close slide plate, allowing Ihread lo extend Ihrough
lhe slot between lhe slide plate and lhe needle plate,
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Threadihg lhe Machine
• Place spool of thread on spool pino If spool being
used has a thread retaining slit A, it should be placed
to the ríght, as iIIustrated.
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• Ralse the presser toot, to release thread tension.
• Raise the take-up lever to highest position by turn: ing hand wheel toward vou.
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Snap thread into thread guide post 1.
• Holding thread ends in each hand, snap thread into
. upper Ihread guide 2•
•, Pass thread through thread guide 3.
• With right hand on Ihread spool, Ihread the needle
thread tension 4. Slide Ihread over metal plate be. tween tension discs with left hand. Lead thread
under tension and tension wire. Thread tension wire
by (irmly pulling thread up and over to the righ"
• Guide thread through point S.
• Thread take-up lever 8, as illustrated.
• Draw thread through poínts 7 and 8, guiding thread
trom rear 01 each guide to the righ"
• Pass Ihread Ihrough guide 9. Thread the needle 10
trom Iront lo back, drawing lOCm(4 inches) 01 thread
Ihrough lhe needle eve.
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Raising the Bobbin Thread
Hold needle thread lightly with left hand and turn hand
wheel slowly towardvou until the needle enters plate.
Continue turning hand wheel and holding needle
thread until needle rises. Tighten your hold on the
needle thread and bring up bobbin thread in a loop.
Open the looo with your fingers. Draw approximately
10cm (4 inches) ot both threads under the presser foot
and place them diagonally to left. Glose siide plate.
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3. Straight Stitching
Setting Selectors
Befare vou move the selectars to set your machine for
straight stitching, turn the hand wheel towardvou until
the needle is above the needle plate.
• Needle Position: L
• Stitch Width:
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• Stitch Length: 1.5·4 to suit fabric
Straight stitching can be performed with any one of
the stitch pattern discs in place and stitch widttf lever
at ---- only.
Adjusting Stitch Length
lhe stitch length dial controls the length of stítches.
lhe numbers around the edge of the dial express
stitch length in mm; tnelowertne numbet, tne snonet
tnestitch. Generally, shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabrico lhe area from O to 1 is used for the
adjustment of zig-zag satin stitching (see page 40).
5etting the Dial
• Iurn dial so that stitch length desired is positioned
under ..... symbol.
• To shorten stitch length, turn dial toward a lower
number.
• Tolengthen stitchlength, turn dial toward a higher
number.
Forreverse stitching, depress push button located in
centre of dial, hold in until reverse stitching ís completed, then release push button.
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Needle Thread Tension
Having selected the correct needle and thread combination for the fabric being used, it may be necessary
to adjust the tension of the sewing machine to insure
a well-balanced stitch.
A well-balanced stitch is produced when the top and
under thread appear the same on the fabrico
Your machine has an adlustable top tension control
system. This control exerts tension on the threads as
they pass through the machine to form a stitch.
• Too much tension will produce a tight stitch which
will cause puckered .searns,
• Too IiUle tension will produce a loose stitch.
When an even amount ot tension is exerted on both
threads, a smooth even stitch known as a balanced
stitch, is produced.
Tension Test
Tohelp understand the effect ot tension on fabric and
thread, try this simple test:
• Take two pieces of a medium weight woven fabric
in a solid Iight coloür about 15cm (6 inches) long.
• Place a 2020 size 14 needle in the machine.
• Thread the top ot your machine with a polyester or
cotton dark colou r thread and use a Iighter colou r
thread ot the same fibre and síze in the bobbin.
• Select straight stitch.
• Seam the two pieces of fabric together starting with
the top tension control at 1. Then as you sew, slowly
turn.íhe tension control from 1 through 9.
• Sew another row turning the dial back to 1. Vou
should have a balanced stitch on each row mid-way
between the start and finish in each case.
• The different coloured threads will help you to see
the effect that the tension has on the top and bottom
threads.
Now that you have observed the effects of tension,
we suggest that you perform a similar test on a scrap
ot fabric you plan to use, being sure to duplicate the
number ot thicknesses of your garment.
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Sewing a Seam
1. Select straight stitch and set the stitch length dial
on desired setting. Raise presser foot. Pull thread
back under presser foot leaving at least 10cm
(4 inches) of thread.
2. Position needle approximately 1.3cm (1/2 inch) from
fabric edge. Then lower presser foot and backstltch
almost to the edge of the fabric for reinforcement
by stitching in reverse direction. For additional information on reverse stitching refer to page 28.
Stitch forward to end of seam and stop machine
before the end of stitching line. (Do not sew beyond
edge of fabric.)
CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while vou are
. stitching as this may deflect the need/e causing it
to break.
3. Raise needle by turnlnç hand wheel toward vou.
Press reverse stitch push button, and back stitch
1.3cm (112 inch) to reinforce end of stitching.
4. Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward vou.
Raise foot ~nd remove fabric by drawing it to the
. back and tothe left. Cut threads on thread cutter at
rear of presser bar.
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Applications
Oaming with an Embroidery Hoop
• Needle Position: L
• Stitch Width:
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• No Presser Foot
• Snap-in Feed Cover
• Embroidery Hoop Designed for Machine Use
• Position work under needle and lower presser bar.
• Hold needle thread loosely with left hand, turn hand
wheel toward vou, and draw bobbin thread up
through fabrico Hold both thread ends and lower
needleinto fabrico
• Stitch across opening, moving hoop under needle
at a slight angle from lower left to upper righl. Keep
lines of stitching closely spaced and even in length.
When opening is filled. cover area with crosswise
lines of stitching.
Quilting
Ouirting is the art of stitching two or more thicknesses
of fabric together in a planned designo A padding is
stitched to the underside of the fabric to produce a
sott, puffed effect that ís becoming to some wearing
apparel and to many fabric furnishings.
Prepartng the Fabrtc
Baste a light padding of cotton flannel, synthetic quilt
batting, sheet wadding, or a lightweight wool interlining to the underside of the fabrico When using sheet
wadding, first back it with voile, banste, or net to preserve the sheet wadding through wear. Baste the layers of fabric ano padding together on the lengthwise
and crosswise grains.
Basic Procedure
• Draw both threads under the toot and diagonally
across feed to reft.
• Position the needle,lower the toot and start stitching.
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Zipper Insertion
How lhe zipper is inserted will depend on lhe lype of
garmenl and lhe location of lhe zipper. Wilh lhe adjuslable zipper toot, Vou will find il easy lo sew an even
line ot slilching close lo lhe zipper. For instructions on
inserling zipper toot on machine, see page 10.
• Needle Posilion:L
• Sliléh Widlh:
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• Slilch Length: To suit fabric
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• Zipper Fool
The zipper toot can be used eilher lo lhe left or righl
ot lhe needle, depending on where lhe teeth of lhe
zipper are placed.
Adjusting the Zipper Foot
When lhe zipper is lo lhe right of lhe needle:
A. Allach righl side of zipper toot lo shank (needle will
enler righl notch in toot).
When lhe zipper is lo lhe left of lhe needle:
B. Attach lhe left síde of zipper toot lo shank (needle
will enter left nolch in foot).
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4. Basic Zig-zag Stitching
Setting Selectors
Begin by inserting your zig-zag stitch pattern disc 1
onto your sewing machine, following the steps given
on page 46.
Before turn;ng selector, make sure needle ;s out of
the fabrico
Needle Position Selector
Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done in centre
C needle position.
Left L and right R settings are used for special
stitch placement.
Stitch Width Selector
To produce a plain zig-zag or a decorative stitch, the
stitch widt.D_ selector is moved from its straight stitch
position ~--- to any of its other four posltlons, lhe further voumove the selector toward the right, the wider
your stitch will be.
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Adjusting Stitch Length
Any stitch length setting from 1 to 4 will give vou an
open zig-zag stítch.
The higher the number, the more open, or farther
apart your stitcheswill be.
lhe area between O and 1 on the dial is used for the
adjustment of zig-zag satinstitching, a seriesof closely
spaced plain zig-zag stitches that form a smooth,
satin-Iike surface. (Refer to page4D for information
on satin stitching.)
Bobbin Thread Tension
Bobbin threadtensionis controlledbyscrew A located
on thebobbin case.lhe tensionis set at the factory for
regular sewing and shouldnot be adjusted unlessthe
cornersof a zig-zag stítchcannotbe lockedbyadjusting the needlethread tension.
On those rare occasions when it becomes necessary
to adjust the bobbin thread tension, use a very small
screwdriver. A very slightturn of screw A will change
the appearance of your stitching.
• To inCr8a58 tenslon, turn screw to the right.
• Todecr8a58 tenslon, turn screw to the left.
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Satin Stitching
When you wish to produce a satin stitch, make a test
sample firsl so you can adjusl stitch lenglh and Ihread
tension properly. Soft fabric may require a backing lo
insure a firm stitch, Crisp organdy, lawn or a fusible
interfacing are suitable for Ihis purpose.
Accessory and Selector Settings
• Pattern: Zig-Zag
Disc 1
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• Needle Posilion: L
• Stilch Widlh:
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• Stítch Lenglh: Olo
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• General Purpose Needle Píate
• General Purpose Fool
Adjusting Stitch Length
• Turn stitch lenglh selector dial to 1.
• Runlhe machine ai a slow speed and slowly lurn
stitch lenglh dial loward lhe righl unlil stitches are
closely spaced and form a smoolh surface.
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension
Zig-zag slitching usually requires less needle thread
lension than straight stitching. Thread machine correctly and make a test sample with the same fabrico
thread, needle and síitch pattern combinalion you
plan to use. Stitches should lie flat without causing
fabric to pucker.
If puckering occurs. lower the tension by turning dial
lo a lower number. An underlay ar tissue paper backing may be needed.
Salin stitching requires less tension Ihan straiçnt
Slitching ar open zig-zag slitching. Furtherrnore. lhe
wider lhe stitch, lhe lighler the tension on the thread
musl be. Notice lhe stitching on your sample. If the
fabric is puckered, lower lhe needle-thread tensíon
by turning the lension dial to a 10Wer number.
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Stitch Usage
Appliqué
The stitch most commonly used in appliqué is a plain
zig-zag, closely soaced to form a satin stítch. The
width of this stitch can be varied to accommodate
fabrics of different weaves and textures. Other stitch
patterns can also be used.
Preparation
Make a test sample to decide which of the following
methods is the most appropriate for your tabric and
designo Markdesignon piece of fabric to be appltquêd.
Cut out design leaving about 2 cm (3/4 inch) margin
ali around. Position the designo Baste it to the fabrico
Method 1
• Selectpattern andadjust stitch width dial for desired
appliQué stitch. Adjust stitch length to fine setting,
between 1 and O.
• Follow the outer edge of the design with a decorative stitch,
• Trim away the excess fabric on the outer edges of
the stitching.
Method 2
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setect straight stitgIi:
Outline the entire design with a short stítch.
Trim raw edgesto the stitching and removebasting.
Select stitch pattern and stitch width desired, and
set stitch lengthon a satin stitch setting for a closely
spaced stltch, between 1 and O.
• Stitch, following the straight stitch outline. This
method will produce a smooth overedged finish,
with no raw edges to be trimmed after stitching.
Method 3
• Purchased motifs can be applíqued Quickly and
easilyby using either à straight or decorative stitch,
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Zig·zag Seam Finishes
.Seam edges support the ga rment and should be given
a durable finishif the fabric is likely to ravel. There are
two methods ot linishing seams in such fabrics: trimming seam edge or overedging. Make a lest sample to
determine which method best suits your fabrico
• Pattern Zig-Zag
Dise 1
• Needle Position: L
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• Stitch Width:---+0NM1
• Stitch Length: 1 to 3 to suit fabric
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
Method 1-Trimmed Seam Finish
• Adjust stitch width and lençth to give you lhe mos!
open stitch that will secure the fabric edge: avoid
harsh overstitchinq.
• Slilch near the edge of seam allowance and trim
seam edges evenly after stitching.
Method 2- Overedge Seam Finish
• Adjust needle thread tension, stitch width and stitch
length to suit fabrico
• Trim seam edges evenly.
• Place trimmed seam under the foot and overedge
the seam allowance as illustraled.
Lingerie Seams
To make a lingerie seam durable and f1exible use the
plain zig-zag stitch at a narrow width setting. This
seam treatment is particularly suitable for bias seams.
When seaming nylon tricot insert a 2045 needle in the
machine befare you begin to sew.
• Straight stitch the seam line on wrong side of fabrico
• Press both seam allowances in the same direction.
• From the right side, topstitch with narrow zig-zag
stitching. letting tne needle alternately enter the
seam line and seam thickness. (Stitch width narrow:
stitch length 1 to 1.5.)
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5. Pattem Stitching
selecting a Stitch
Your sewing machine comes with thirty pattern discs
which will allow you to produce a variety of stitch
patterns by simply inserting the disc of the pattern
desired.
Each pattern disc is numbered and has the stitch
printed on its surface to aid your selection.
Choose a stitch that best suits your sewing applications. For additional information on stitch pattern
usage, refer to the next page.
Changing Paliem Discs
1. Move the stitch width selector to its straight stitch
position.
2. Raise pattern disc Iid A and pull up on the disc release bar
B.
3. Remove the pattern disco
4. To replace a pattern disc, be sure that the numbered side of disc is face up and that the notch in
the centre of the disc fits over the positioning key C
on the disc holder O.
• Push disc down firmly.
• Disc will click into place when inserted correctly.
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1. Plain Zig-Zag
Stitch
16. Shingle Slilch
17. Pennanl Slllch
2. Multi Zig-Za,g
Slllch
3. Bllnd Slllch
4. Scallop Stitch
18. Three SlepSlllch
19. Ball Stitch
20. Curve Mending
Slilch
5. Arrowhead Slilch
22. Semaphore Slllch
6. Domino Slilch
7. Shell Slltch
8. Solid Scallop
Stitch
23. Solid Pyramid
Stltch
25. Spiny Stltch
26. Block Stitch
9. Icicle Stitctl
27. faggoting Stltch
10. Banner Stitch
28. Comb Stitch
11. Key Stitch
29., Pavlllon Stltch
12. Walls 01 Troy
30. Plattorm Stitch
13. Diamond Stltch
31. Crescent Stltch
14. Zig-Zag Points
Stitch
37. Alpine Stltch
15. Long Oblique
Stitch
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Adjusting Stitches
for Stretch Fabrics
Guiding and Supporting Fabric
Most fabrics of stretch or knit construction need only
to be guidedin front of the presser foot when you use
oneof the stretch stitches.Somefabrics-nylon tricot
and elasticized tabrícs, for example-do require support while being stitched.
1. For nylon tricot and similar synthetic knits, apply
gentle tension by holdingthe seam in front and back
of the presser toot as you sew.
2. Forelasticized tabrlc, stretch lace,and knitswith an
unusual amount of elasttclty, apply fírm tension in
front and back of the presser foot tostretch the
seam as the stitches are being placed.
CAUTION: Do not pull tne fabric
while you are stitching as
this may deflect the needle. causing it to break.
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Blindstitch Hems
Blindstitehing provides adurable hem finish that is
almost invisible. While it is best suited to straight ar
slightly eurved herns, taped, bound, ar. turned hem
edges ean also be blindstitehed with ease.
• Stiteh: Blindstiteh Dlsc
• Needle Position:L _ @]
• Stiteh Width:
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• Stiteh Length: To suittabric
• General Purpose Needíe Plate
• General Purpose Foot
• Blindstiteh Hem Guide
1. Raise presser toot, loosen serew, and slip blindstiteh hem guide between serew and shank of toot.
Make sure underside of the guide elears the slide
plate and front of toot. Tighten screw with eoin.
.2. Prepare hem in the usual way. It is advisable to
baste the hem. Plaee the basting at least 1.3 crrr(V2 ineh) below the edge of hem allowanee to avoid
eatehing the f1ange of guide as vou stiteh.
3. With the wrong side of work uppermost, turn the
hem under, ereating a soft fold from the top edge
of hem.
4. Position hem under the foot with the soft fold resting
against the wall of guide. Make sure the flange of
the guide is between soft fold and top of hem, as
shown.
5. Lower presser toot. Stiteh so that the straight
stitches fali on the hem allowanee and zig-zag
stitehes pieree the sott fold of work. Adjust stiteh
width if neeessary. While stitehing, guide hem edge
in a straight line and feed sott fold evenly against
wall of the guide.
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Ladder5eam
The blindslilch ladder seam ís particularly appropriate
for knil and stretch fabrics. II is ideal for stretchable
construction seams, and edge finishes for necklines,
pockets and collars in sportswear and swimsuils.
• Paliem: Blinostitch
• Needle Posilion: L
• Stítch Widlh:
Dlsc 350
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• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Fool
• 'Make a test sample lo adiust sfitch widlh and lenglh
and needle Ihread lension lo sult lhe fabrico Needle
Ihread lension should be liqhter Ihan normal.
• Cul and tit garmenl. allowing for 1.5 cm (5/8 inch)
seam allowance. Basle seam line.
• Place fabric under presser 1001 so that lhe straíçht
stítches fali on lhe seam line basling and lhe poínts
loward lhe centre of lhe garment.
• After Slilching, open seam by pulling fabric back on
opposite sides ot lhe seam lo produce ladder effect.
Press seam allowance after opening,
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Construction Stitches
Multi·Stitch Zig·zag
The multi-stitch zig-zag is an extremely versatile stitch.
Use it to mend, join, or reinforce without bulk. With this
stitch you may attach elastic and stretch lace, construct Iingerie and swimsuits, and finish seams. There
are many other useful applications for the multi-stitch
zig-zag.
Mending a Tear
• Stitch: Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag Disc2
• Needle Position: L
• Stitch
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• Stitch Length: .5 to 1
• General purpose needle plate.
• General purpose foot or special purpose foot.
• Trim ragged edges.
• Place underlay on the wrong side of tear for reinforcement. Baste one side of underlay in place.
• Stitch on the right side, bringing the edges of the tear
together. Shorten stitch length at ends and corners
to give extra.strençth,
• Trim underlay.
Finishes for Hems and Facings
Hem and facing edges in knit and stretch fabrics will
be less apt to press through and mark when given a
flat edge finish. Edge finishing with the multi-stitch
zig-zag eliminates the bulk of turned-in edges and retains fabric f1exibility.
• Make a test sample to check thread tension and
stitch length if you are using the multi-stitch zig-zag.
• Place stitching about 1.3 em (1/2 inch) from hem or
facing edge. Avoid stretching edge while sewing.
• Press after stitching and trim away excess fabric
close to the stitching line.
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Multi·Stitch Zig·zag BarTacks
With the rnulti-stitch zig-zag you can make strong bar
tacks. Multi-stitch zig-zag bar tacks areeffective for
tacking belt tocos on heavy fabrics such as denim. Se
sure'to check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Tabie on
page 16 for correct threadand needle selection with
your choice of fabrico
• Stitch: Multi-Stltch Zig-Zag Disc 2
• Needle Position: L
• Stitch Width:
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• Stitch Length: O to 4
• Snap-in feed cover.
• General purpose foot or special purpose fool.
We recommend making a test sample first using
scraps of the material you will be sewing the bar tacks
on, duplicating ali thicknesses.
1. Mark position for the finished end of belt loopon
the fabrico
• Place belt loop, wrong side up, straight stitch with
cut end 3 mm (1/8 inch) from edge of garment; do
not stitch beyond edges of the belt loop. Trim the
end close to the stitching and press.
2. Fold belt loop back on the stitching line and press.
• Set your machine accordínq to the coce above.
• Stitch 3 mm (1/8 inch) from the fold using the
multi-stitch zig-zag.
3. Fold over loose end and bar tack.
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• Stitch: Domino Disc 6
• Needle Position: L
• Slitch Width:
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• Stitch Length: .5 to 1
• General purpose needle plate.
• General purpose foot or special purpose toot.
Patchwork for quilts and wearing apparel, formerly put
together with hand stitching, can be quickly pieced
and decorated at the same time by using the domino
stítch. Joinings are both flexible and durable when
this method is used.
Procedure
• Cut a fabric underlay to size. Baste a Iight layer of
padding to underlay if a quilted effect is desired.
• Prepare patches, turning under 6 mm (1/4 inch)
seam allowance. On non-woven fabric this step is
not necessary.
• Baste patches to underlay in arrangement desired,
butting ali edges.
• Stitch in tength)vise and crosswise rows, allowing
stitches to straddle patches.
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Decorative Stitching
Your sewing machine has several stitches which are
purelydecorative. These versatile stitches allow you
to add imagination and creativityto your sewing projects. With these decorative stitches, you can applyto
clothes and household items: interestlnq details,
youthful and feminine accents, and personalized effects. Some of themanyapplications of thedecorative
stitches include borderdesíqns, appliqué, twin-needle
stitching, finished hems, smocking, embroidering,
monograms and topstitching accent lineson clothes.
The following pages iIIustrate decorative stitches on
your machine and provide examples for their creative
use.
Border Designs
Border designs thatadda decorativetouchto wearing
apparel andhousehold itemscan be createdby combining different typesof straight stitching and zig-zag
stitching. Simple or elaborate, delicate or bold, they
can be varied to suit the application. Usethemas you
would a braid or to simulate horizontal, vertical or
bias stripes on plain fabrico
Procedure
Markor crease fabric for the centre lineof first row of
stitching. If spacing between rows is not greaterthan
1.3 cm (112 inch), gauge additional rows with the presser toot. If spacing is wider, mark for each Une of
stitching. Usea backing of crisplawn, organdy or a tusible interfacing. Se sure to makea test sample on a
swatch of your fabric to check stitch settings and
thread tension, being sure to duplicate thickness and
interfacing or backing if appropriate.
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Monograms
Manydecorative stitch patternscan be usedfor rnonograms and motifs-to add a personal touch to a
blouse collar, for example, or for initialing household
linens. Vou can buy designs or create them yourself
to suit the stitch pattern you wish to use.
Very simple straight-line monograms can be made
with the plaín zig-zag stitch, or youcan create a motif
by arranging individual pattern units to form a designo
Refer to page 38 for informationon setting selectors
for zig-zag and decorativestitching..
When you use a decorative stitch pattern to form a
motif, you will want to start at the beginning of the
arrowhead, crescent or whatever pattern you have
selected.
Finding Beginning
O, Pattem Unit
1. On a scrap ot material, stitch until you come to the
endof a completepatternunit,as indicated A. Now
you are ready to start stitching at the beginning of
the next unit.
2. Raise presser toot and remove scrap.
• 3. Position motif under needle, lower the presserfoot
and stítch.
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6. Buttonholes
and Buttons
Buttonholes can be madeeasilywith the manualtourstep method. Before sewing on your garment. always
make a test buttonhole duplicating the number of
thicknesses of fabric and interfacing if appropriate.
Garment Preparation
Buttonhol~
Position
Accurateguidelines are essential to keepbuttonholes
at a uniform distance from the edge of the garment.
evenly spaced, and on the grain of the fabrico
1. Markthe centre lineon the garment. Thisguideline
can be made by machineor hand basting or using
tailor's chalk.
Be sure that the space from the centre line to the
finished edge of the garment is at least equal to
three-quarters the diameter of the button. Wilh this
spacing. the buttonwill not extend beyond the edge
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when the garment is buttoned.
Make sure that the centre line marking follows a
lengthwise fabric thread.
A. Centre Une
B. Buttonhole
C.Finished Edge of Garment
O. Diameter of Buttori
2. Mark a positíon guideline for each buttonhole.
Horizontal buttonholesB are placed to extend 3mm
(1/8inch)beyond the centre line'A ot the garment. as
shown. so that the buttonswill be in the centre ot the
figure when the garmentts fastened.
. Horizontal buttonhole guidelines should follow a
crosswise fabric thread.
• Mark the horizontal buttonhole guideline for each
buttonhole. lt should be longer than the finished
length ot the buttonhole.
• Mark thestarting point for each buttonhole 3mm
(1/8 inch) beyond the centre line (see iIIustration).
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Vertical buttonholes C are placed se thqt .the centre
line Aof the garmentísin the centreof the buttonhole,
as shown.
• Mark the ends ot each buttonhole horizontally
across the centre line basting and use the centre
linemarking as the buttonhole guídewhenstitching.
Buttonhole Length
• Thebuttonhole lengthshouldbe just longenough to
allow the button to slip throughthe opening without
stretching it.
• To make sure the measurement is correct, cut a slit
in a scrap of fabric equalto the diameterof the button you intendto use.
• Increase length of opening until buttonslipsthrough
easily.
This test is particularly advisable for buttons of uno
usual shapeor thickness.
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MANUAL BUTTONHOLES
Settings:
• Pattern Disc: No. 1
• Slilch Widlh: See below
• Needle Posilion:
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Slilch Lenglh: Belween Oand 1
Special Purpose Presser Fool
General Purpose Needle Plale
Speed: Moderale
Always make a test buttonhole on a sample of
your fabrico Se sure to duplicate the thíckness
of the garment and ínclude interfacíng íf appropriate.
Follow the ínstructíons beginning on page 88
for preparing and markíng the garment.
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Stitch Width Settings
Vou will use two stítch wídth settíngs: one for
síde stítching and one for the bar tacks (the
closings at each end of'the buttonhole). These
stitch wídths may vary according to the size of
the buttonhole requíred. Two posstble combinations are íllustrated on next page.
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Stitching
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Side
Stitching
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Procedure
Place work under needle. aligning center marking of buttonhole with the centerline on the
special purpose foot.
Step 1: Side Stitching
Position needle in fabric at point A. Lower the
footand stitch to end of marking. Leave needle
in fabric at point B. Raise foot and pivot work on
needle. Lowerthe foot. Take one stitch without
changíng stltch width setting, bringing work to
point C.
Step 2: Bar Tack
Adjust stitch width selector for bar tacks, and
take about six stitches. Stop at point D.
Step 3: Side Stjtching
Readjust stitch width selector for side stitching. Complete work to point E. Leave needle in
fabrico
Step 4: Final Bar Tack
Adjust stitch width selector for bar tacks and
take about six stitches, ending at point F.
Step 5:
Fast~ning
Stitch
To secure stitching, move stitch width selector
to .... and take three stitches. Remove work,
draw threads to underside, fasten, and trim. Cut
opening for button with sharp scissors.
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Buttons'
Mosl nat buttonscan be sewnquickly and easilyusing
lhe zig-zag stitch
• Paliem: Zig-Zag Dlsc 1
• Needle Posilion: L
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• Stítch Widlh: ---~
• Stítch Lenqth: O
• General Purpose Needle Plale
• Snap-in Feed Cover
• Button FooI
Sewing on a Button
• SeIyour machineup according lo the code aoove.
• Mark position of button on garment. Place garment
under foot. Align garment 50 that the button is
directly underthe toot. Lower the presser foot to grip
button centrally.
1. Tum hand wheel very slowly toward you until needle point aligns with hole 01 the button. Adjust zigzag stitch width. il necessary to permit clean entry
01 the needle.
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2. Continue turmng hand wheel one complele
revolution and observe tnat the needle point ís properly positioned lo enter the other hole.
• Take
SIX
lo tweive stitches.
• Remove garmenl from rnachme. Pull Ihreadslo underside 01 garmenl and tnrn.
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l Caring forYour Machine
Cleaning the Machine
CAUTlON: Betore cleaning your machine, disconnect the power line plug trom tne socket outtet.
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Periodically. depending on machine use, clean
and oil , your rnachíne, using one drop ot oil on
illustrated areas.
Top and Botlom Covers
Clean and oil the top andbottorn areas marked on the
illustrations. Use a large screwdriver to remove the
screws.
To replace the covers, simply line up the screwholes
and replace screws with a large screwdriver.
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Face 'Plate Area
To clean ~ andoi! , the front interior of machine,
remove screwIrom face plate. With a sottclothor lint
brush, clean and oi! points indicated by arrows. Replaceface plate and screw.
Bobbin and Feed Areas
Tocleanbobbin andteedareas, remove needleplate,
asinstructed on page14. Remove bobbincaseas instructed on nextpage. Using sottclotharbrush, clean
area as illustrated. Replace needle plate and bobbin
case, as instructed on pages 14 and 80.
Exterior Areas
If necessary, a mild solution of soap and water maybe
used on exterior areas to remove stubborn stains. No
other cleaning liquid or powder should be used.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the motor bet:
Contact your nearest $ervice centre should any eajustment ba required.
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Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case
CAUTION: Before removing .bobbin case, disconnect the power-line plug ttom the socket outlet.
IMPORTANT: The bobbin case is manufactured from a special phenolic comooind special/y
designed to provide smooth friction-free sewing.
Withproper handling the bobbin case wil/ give you
years ot reliable, trouble-free sewing. The bobbin
case is the most important part ot your sewing
machine. Please handle with care and do not
force when removing and replacing it.
• Turn hand wheel toward you to ralsa needíe to its
highest position.
1. Open slide plate, remove needle plate and
remove bobbin.
2. Insert screwdriver into bobbin case holder A and
turn it tóward the rear as illustrated.
3. To remove bobbin case:
• Insert index finger into centre of bobbin case.
With index finger and thumb gently Iift and
pushbobbin case awayfrom you until the case
is released from holder.
4. To replace bobbin case:
• Insert index finger into centre of case and grip
with thumb above the screws. Gently slide the
f1at tab at the rear of the bobbin case underneath the curved section of feed B while rnaintaining slight upward pressure, then slide bobbin caseali the wayto the rear. Lower the bobbin caseand drawit toward you 50 that tab C is
positioned under plate D. Gentlywiggle caseto
insure proper seating in the rimof the rotating
hook. In this position bobbin case should be
free to tloat slightly from side to side.
• When you are sure bobbin case ís properly
seated lockcaseintoposition by turning holder
A back,as illustrated.
.
Replace bobbin, needle plate and close slide
ptate.
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Changing the Light Bulb
CAUTION: Betore changing /ight bulb make sure
you have disconnected power /ine plug trom socket
outlet. This machineis designed to use a 15-watt maximum bayonetbase bulb only.
The screw located on the machine face plate must
be removed before the face plate can be opened.
• Remove face plate.
• Do not attempt to unscrew the bulb.
1. Press it up into the socket and at the same time turn
bulb over in direction shown to unlock the bulb pin
and guide out of.. socket.
• Press new bulb into socket, with bulb pins ente ring slot ot socket.
2. Turn it over in direction shown to lock bulb in
position.
• Replace face plate.
Replacing the Slide Plate
Vou will not have any occasion to remove the sUde
plate. However, if it should accidentally become disengaged from the machine, it is easily replaced.
• Raise the presser toot and make sure needle is in its
highest posítlort.
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• Place slide plate in slide way with the front edge
close to, but not covering, the retaining spring (as
shown).
• With a small screwdriver, lift each end ot the spring
into each ot the side qrooves on the underside ofthe
plate .
• Draw the plate gently toward you and fully engage
the spring.
• Close slide plate.
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8. Twin-Needle Stitching
Twin-needle sewing capability has been built into this
sewing machine. The twin-needle simultaneously
produces two parallel, closely spaced lines of pattern
stitching. Vou can stitch with either one or two colours
of thread.
• Stitch: Pattern desired
• Needle Position: L
• Stitch
@]. R
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Width:~OnIYt
• Stitch Length: .5·4 to suit fabric
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
tCAUTION: Do not use a stitcn width greater than
what is recommended. A wider sutcn will result in
needfe breakage.
Procedure
• Insert twin-needle.
• Thread as for single-needle stitching and through
eye of feft needle.
• Insert a second spool pm with felt washer into hole
on the top cover of rnachine, as illustrated.
• Place second spool 01 thread on this spool pm and
telt.
• Thread the machine in the usual way with lhe second spool 01 thread, making certa in to omit the
thread guide ebove the needfe and pass thread
through eye of ri}Jht needle.
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Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the
sections of the instruction book that explain the operation vou are performing to make sure vou are using the
machine carrectly. If the problem still exists, the following checklist may help vou to carrect it.
. If vou still have difficu/ties, call your nearest Sewing
Centre.
Whatto Do II ...
Needle Breaks
• Make sure needle is fully inserted into needle clamp . .
. ... see page 14,15
• Make sure needle is not being
pulled to one side as tabríc is
removed from the machine .
. .. see page 32,33
• Make sure presser foot ar
accessory is securely fastened to presser bar
see page 12,13
• Make sure fabric is not being
pulled while sewing.. .
see page 32,3.3
• Make sure stitch width does
not exceed ~ when a
twin-needle is used .
. ... see page 84,85
Thread Breaks
• Make sure machine is properly threaded
..... see page 24,25
• Make sure needle-thread tension ís not toa tight
.. see page 30,31,40,41
• Make sure thread is unwinding free/y from spool
. . . see page 20,21,24,25
• Make sure bobbin case area
is free of lint and loose
threads .
. see page 78,79,80,81
• Make sure the needle
straight and sharp
86
is
. see page 16,17
Fabric Does Not Feed Properly
• Makesurepressertoot is correctlyattachedto machine
seepage12,13
• Makesure stltcn lengthdial is
correctly set
seepage28,29,40,41
• Make sure lint nas not accumulatedaroundfeed
seepage78,79
Skipped Stitches
• Make sure needle is correct
style for machine and sizefor
thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. seepage16,17
• Make sure machine is correctlythreaded . . .
.
seepage24,25
• Make sure needle is securely
fastened to needle bar . .
. .. seepage14,15
• Make sure the needle is neí:
seepage16,17
ther bentnor damaged
Fabric Puckers
• Makesureneedle-thread ten-:
sionis nottoo tight . . . . . . . . seepage30,31,40,41
Needle Thread Breaks While Winding Bobbin
• Make sure machine ls correctlythreaded .
. ... seepage20,21
• Make sure thread is unwind. .. seepage20,21
ingfreelyfrom spool . . . . .
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Index
Accessories
6,7,8,9
Applique
42,43
Blindslilch Hems
52,53
Bobbin
6,7,20,21
Winding
20,21
Bobbin Case
22,23
Aemoving
22,23
Threading
22,23
Bobbin Thread
20,21,22,23,26,27
Aaising
.. .. 26,27
Buttons
74,75
Bunonholes
_
66-73·
Posilion
:
66-69
Procedure
70-73
Caring for Your Machine
76-83
Cleaning lhe Machine
76-79
Connecling lhe Machine
18,19
Construction Slilches
56,57
Darning
34,35
Decoralive Slilching
. . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . .
62,63
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table
16,17
FeedCover
6,7,14,15
Anaching and Aemoving
14,15
Finishes, Hems and Facings
:
56,57
Hand Wheel
4,5
Lighl8ulb :........................................... 82,83
Needle
6,7,14-17,24,25,30,31,38,41
Changing
14,15
Posilion
38,39
ThreadTension
: .. 30,31,40,41
Threading
24,25
Needle Plales
6,7,8,9,14,15
Changing Plales
14,15
General Purpose
8,9
Operaling lhe Machine
18,19
Oiling lhe Machine
76,79
Presser Feel
6-13
ChangingFeel
10,11,12,13
Presser Fool Lifter
4,5
Principal Parts
,
4,5
Quilling
34,35,60,61
Aeverse Slilching
28,29,32,33
Salin Slilching
40,41
Seams
32,33,54,55
Seam Finishes
44,45
Speed Conlroller
4,5,18,19
Slilch Lenglh
4,5,28,29,38,39,40,41
Slilch Partem Chart
48,49
Slilch Panern Discs
8,9,46-49
Changing
46,47
Stitch Widlh
,
4,5,38,39
Slraighl Slilching
28,29
Stretch Fabrics, Adjusling Slilches
50,51
Take-up Lever
4,5
Threading lhe Machine
24,25
Twin-Needle Slilching
84,85
Zig-Zag Slilching
38
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